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Fourth in a series of blogs as excerpts from The Stoic Rider book. A reflection on death that’s anything but morbid—this chapter explores how remembering life’s impermanence can sharpen focus, awaken joy, and pull your dreams out of the “someday” folder. Memento Mori isn’t about fearing death—it’s about finally, fully, choosing to live.

This is the third in a ten-part series exploring Stoic wisdom through motorcycling. In this post, we dive into the powerful idea of Amor Fati — the love of fate — and how embracing what is, rather than wishing for what was, can reshape the way we ride and live. It’s about learning to meet the road exactly as it comes — gravel, glory, and all.

The second in a ten-part blog series exploring Stoic wisdom through the lens of motorcycling. In this post, we look at how choosing your line — on the road or in life — isn’t about control, but clarity. Even when the path is foggy, uncertain, or steep, your response shapes the ride. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause… and steer deliberately.

This is the first in a ten-part blog series exploring Stoic wisdom through the lens of motorcycling. Ancient philosophy meets real-world riding to reveal insights into navigating challenge, choice, and change — on the road and in life.

Blending ancient Stoic philosophy with the raw, sometimes ridiculous lessons I’ve learned from a life on two wheels, The Stoic Rider is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, afraid, or uncertain… and chosen to move forward anyway.

Life is not simple, fair or straightforward. It is messy, sometimes glorious and sometimes desperately unsettling. We can’t control what happens to us, only our reaction. This book is my story – the events that shaped me, broke me, built me up again. My inner world exposed with all it’s insecurities and moments of determination. Questionable choices and fearful actions. All there. All me. All human.